How To Watch The Suicide Squad - IGN

The Suicide Squad is here. It's the latest major DC superhero movie, and it's now available to view on screens both big and small. It may not have made a major splash at the box office, thanks largely to the pandemic, the movie's R-rating, and its availability on HBO Max. But that doesn't mean you should skip it. On the contrary.

A sequel to the 2016 movie Suicide Squad, it features a star-studded cast including Margo Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Sylvester Stalone, Viola Davis, and many more more. The Suicide Squad was written and directed by James Gunn, who also helmed both Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

If you're wondering just what your options are to watch The Suicide Squad, you've come to the right place. Read on for the goods.

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Just like all of the 2021 Warner Bros. movie releases, you have two options for watching The Suicide Squad at release: in the theater or on HBO Max. This movie is available at no extra charge to all ad-free HBO Max subscribers. You can sign up here. The service costs $14.99 per month, and you can cancel any time.

It's worth noting that the 2016 Suicide Squad movie, along with most other DC Universe films, is also available on HBO Max. And if you keep reading, you can see the full list of upcoming 2021 theatrical releases arriving on HBO Max on day one.

The Suicide Squad Trailer

Is There a Post-Credit Scene in The Suicide Squad?

Like so many superhero (or in this case, supervillain) movies, there is in fact a post-credit scene in The Suicide Squad. In fact, there are two: a mid-credits scene and a post-credits scene.

What is The Suicide Squad About?

As mentioned above, The Suicide Squad is a sequel to the 2016 movie of a very similar name (Suicide Squad). Basically, all the most troublesome super-villains are kept in the Belle Reve prison. When the government needs a crew of super-powered people for a mission that's too dangerous for the superheroes society actually cares about, they form a suicide squad of villains.

In this movie, the villains in this film--Harley Quinn, Peacemaker, Bloodsport, and a bunch more goofy characters--are needed to put an end to the mysterious Project Starfish.

What is The Suicide Squad Rated?

The Suicide Squad is rated R by the MPAA for "strong violence and gore, language throughout, some sexual references, drug use and brief graphic nudity."

In the UK, the ratings board listed it appropriate for people age 15 and up, a move that has stirred up some controversy. One viewer tweeted, "I’m really shocked & confused as to what makes a film a 15 or 18. Suicide Squad has to be one of the goriest films films I’ve seen in years (literally disgusting in places)..."

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Is The Suicide Squad Good?

So far, The Suicide Squad has gotten mostly positive reviews, with critics responding well to the movie's edgy humor and violence. You can read IGN's The Suicide Squad review to see what our critic thought.

How Long is The Suicide Squad?

The running time for The Suicide Squad is 132 minutes, or 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Who Lives and Who Dies in The Suicide Squad?

I'm so glad you asked. This movie contains many, many deaths, and most of them are gory/explosive/hilarious. If you really want to be spoiled, check out our spoiler-filled guide to who lives and who dies in The Suicide Squad.

The Suicide Squad Release Date and Time

The Suicide Squad officially released in theaters and on HBO Max on August 5 at 7pm ET. It will be available on HBO Max until September 5.

Other Warner Bros. Movies Coming to HBO Max at Release

• Reminiscence - September 3, 2021
• Malignant - September 10, 2021
• The Many Saints of Newark - October 1, 2021
• Dune - October 22, 2021
• King Richard - November 19, 2021
• Matrix 4 - December 22, 2021

Chris Reed is a commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.